Mathematics and Science Post-Baccalaurate Programs
Secondary Teaching Certificate
If you already possess a bachelor's degree and want to receive a teaching certificate as quickly as possible all you need to complete are the 24 credit hours in Mathematics and Science Education listed below. This pathway does not provide an academic degree, but it does result in a secondary-level teaching certificate.
For additional information about your specific program and concerns, please contact Norman Lederman by email at ledermann@iit.edu or by phone at 312.567.3658.
Required Courses
Analysis of Classrooms (Practicum and Seminar)
This course includes a two-hour seminar on campus each week along with approximately five hours per week in an area school. This is an introductory course that provides students background in learning theory, motivation theory, classroom management, aspects of effective teaching, critical classroom variables, and the school as a system. 2-5-3 (C)
Science/Mathematics Curriculum
This lecture/discussion course focuses on history/sociology of education, rationales and goals of current reform efforts, curriculum design, development, and curriculum analysis. 3-0-3 (C)
Instructional Methods/Strategies
Discussion/laboratory oriented course that focuses on instructional planning, implementation considerations of various teaching methods, and development of instructional activities. Students are also provided with opportunities to practice instructional skills in peer teaching lessons. 3-0-3 (C)
Instructional Methods/Strategies II
Follow-up course to Instructional Methods/Strategies I with a strong focus in various advanced instructional models such as inductive, deductive, synectics, inquiry role development, and cooperative learning. Students will have several opportunities to practice instructional models in peer teaching lessons. 3-0-3 (C)
This course provides students with opportunities for reflection on aspects of inquiry/problem solving, and nature of science/mathematics. Provides background for student development of instructional materials focusing on inquiry/problem solving and nature of science/mathematics.3-0-3(C)
Informal Education Practicum and Seminar
Students spend approximately five hours per week in an informal education venue (e.g., museum, aquarium, zoo) along with a two hour on-campus course per week. This course will help students develop an understanding of the roles informal institutions can plan in math/science achievement and the ability to create instructional materials that capitalize on these community resources.2-5-3 (C)
Capstone experience in which students assume continuous teaching responsibilities in at least three classes in an area school. Students will spend a full semester in the area school under the supervision of a classroom teacher and university supervisor. 0-40-6 (C)